ESS Delivery Project Manager - UK

Sungrow Europe; Milton Keynes; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Performance-based bonus

Career progression opportunities

Access to technical training

Job summary

Sungrow Europe is searching for an ESS Delivery Project Manager in Milton Keynes to oversee the delivery of battery energy storage projects, ensuring excellence from contract signature to handover. The ideal candidate will have a degree in Electrical Engineering and 3-5 years of relevant project management experience.

This role involves leading cross-functional teams, managing stakeholder relationships, and ensuring compliance with UK market regulations. Benefits include a competitive salary, performance-based bonuses, and opportunities for career progression in a key player in the energy transition.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of project management experience in energy storage or renewable energy.
• Proven ability to manage multiple concurrent projects.
• Willingness to travel within the UK and internationally.

Responsibilities

• Lead delivery of utility-scale BESS projects across the UK.
• Act as primary point of contact for various stakeholders.
• Develop and maintain project plans and risk registers.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder management

Technical understanding of BESS

Communication

Problem-solving

Education

Degree in Electrical Engineering or related field

Tools

Project management software

Job description

About

Sungrow UK is powering the energy transition, one battery at a time. We need an ESS Delivery Project Manager to ensure our energy storage projects are delivered with excellence, from contract signature to final commissioning and handover.

Responsibilities

• Lead the full lifecycle delivery of utility‑scale and C&I Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) projects across the UK – owning scope, schedule, budget, and quality from kick‑off to handover.
• Act as the primary point of contact for clients, EPCs, system integrators, investors, and technical advisors throughout the entire project journey, building trust at every milestone.
• Coordinate cross‑functional internal teams – including engineering, supply chain, logistics, and service – as well as external contractors and subcontractors, keeping everyone aligned and moving forward.
• Develop and maintain detailed project plans, risk registers, delivery schedules, and commissioning documentation, ensuring full traceability and audit readiness at all times.
• Oversee payment milestone tracking, change management processes, and contract compliance, proactively flagging and resolving deviations before they escalated.
• Support and attend Factory Acceptance Tests (FAT) and Site Acceptance Tests (SAT) alongside customers, ensuring quality standards are met at every stage.
• Monitor UK ESS market developments, regulatory requirements, and grid connection standards, ensuring projects remain compliant with applicable codes and certifications.
• Drive continuous improvement within the ESS delivery function, contributing lessons learned and best practices to strengthen the team’s capability over time.

Qualifications

• A degree in Electrical Engineering, Power Systems, Renewable Energy, or a comparable technical field.
• At least 3‑5 years of hands‑on project management experience in the energy storage, solar PV, or broader renewable energy sector; experience with EPC companies or BESS manufacturers is a strong advantage.
• Solid technical understanding of Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS), including PCS, BMS, grid connection requirements, and utility‑scale storage architecture.
• Proven ability to manage multiple concurrent projects in a fast‑paced, international environment, with strong attention to detail and organisational discipline.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills – equally confident presenting to investors, walking a construction site, or aligning with colleagues overseas.
• Project management certifications such as PMP, PRINCE2, or CAPM are highly desirable.
• English C1 proficiency is required; additional European languages or Mandarin are a plus.
• A proactive, solutions‑first mindset – you anticipate problems, act decisively, and keep the project moving no matter what.
• Willingness to travel within the UK and occasionally internationally (up to 30‑40% travel expected).

Benefits

• A front‑row seat in the UK’s rapidly growing battery energy storage market, working on large‑scale projects that shape the country’s energy future.
• A collaborative, international team culture where your expertise is valued, your growth is supported, and your ideas genuinely make a difference.
• Competitive salary and an attractive performance‑based bonus structure tied to clear, agreed KPIs.
• Real career progression pathways within a global greentech leader – Sungrow is the world’s largest PV inverter manufacturer, operating in over 60 countries.
• Access to technical and commercial training, including opportunities to engage with our R&D headquarters and ESS innovation teams worldwide.
• A dynamic, purpose‑driven workplace where every project you deliver brings the UK one step closer to a fully clean grid.

About Us

Sungrow, founded in 1997, is a leader in solar inverters and energy storage systems, with expertise in utility‑scale, commercial & industrial and residential applications worldwide.